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UPDATE 2/18/23: The citizens of East Palestine, Ohio, a majority-White town that has suffered one of the worst environmental disasters in recent memory, have finally been approved for aid by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
East Palestine, OH – Republican Congressman Bill Johnson is now urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide federal assistance to East Palestine, Ohio, following a train derailment that resulted in a chemical fire on February 3, 2023.
Johnson’s request comes after he was confronted by National Justice Party activist, founding central committee member, and independent journalist Joseph Jordan at a town hall meeting in East Palestine Wednesday night.
NJP activist Joseph Jordan confronts US Congressman Bill Johnson
During the meeting, Jordan questioned Johnson about the lack of federal response to the disaster and demanded to know why FEMA had not provided assistance. Johnson dismissed Jordan’s concerns and stated that FEMA was not supposed to be involved, as this was not a natural disaster. He also seemingly passed the buck by claiming that the Governor of Ohio, Mike DeWine, would need to declare a state of emergency for any action to be taken. However, Jordan persisted, asking why the federal government couldn’t do more to help the affected community.
Johnson ended the conversation by calling for officers of the Ohio State Highway Patrol to confront Jordan. However, the next day, Johnson apparently changed his stance and led the Ohio U.S. House and U.S. Senate delegation in a letter to FEMA, urging federal assistance for the community of East Palestine.
Press Release from Congressman Johnson’s website
In the letter, Johnson highlights the severity of the wreckage, the release of toxic chemicals, and the disruption to the lives of local residents. He expresses concern that Ohio apparently does not meet the eligibility threshold for FEMA assistance and calls on FEMA to provide a detailed response as to why the residents of East Palestine do not qualify for assistance. Johnson urges the agency to use any available federal resources to help the suffering residents of the small majority White community.
Tweet by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine taken by Telegram channel, White-Papers
It also appears that Jordan’s activism has spurred a response from the Republican governor of Ohio, Mike DeWine. On Wednesday morning after the East Palestine Townhall, Governor DeWine took to Twitter to claim that he purportedly asked for federal support and was turned down because a chemical disaster apparently does not cover a traditional FEMA remit.
“I spoke w/ the White House early this morning to address the need for federal help in East Palestine,” said DeWine. “As a result of this conversation, I have requested assistance from the U.S. Dept of Health/Human Services, Health & Emergency Response Team, & CDC to provide direct support.”
The statement, however, does not appear to be the case, as he has yet to make an official request for FEMA assistance in the same manner as a request recently issued by the governor of California in the wake of “atmospheric river systems.” FEMA also has multiple documents (1)(2) outlining their response obligations and guidelines for hazardous materials and chemical-related disasters.
The derailment has caused widespread concern in the local community and the majority White region, with images of rising black mushroom clouds and hellish plumes of fire circulating nationwide on the internet. Johnson and DeWine’s responses to the National Justice Party’s persistent questioning and pro-White advocacy demonstrate the power of grassroots activism in holding institutions accountable and securing much-needed assistance for affected communities.
Republicans pressured into calling for East Palestine FEMA assistance after being confronted by NJP activist Joseph Jordan
FEBRUARY 17, 2023 JUSTICE REPORTUPDATE 2/18/23: The citizens of East Palestine, Ohio, a majority-White town that has suffered one of the worst environmental disasters in recent memory, have finally been approved for aid by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
East Palestine, OH – Republican Congressman Bill Johnson is now urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide federal assistance to East Palestine, Ohio, following a train derailment that resulted in a chemical fire on February 3, 2023.
Johnson’s request comes after he was confronted by National Justice Party activist, founding central committee member, and independent journalist Joseph Jordan at a town hall meeting in East Palestine Wednesday night.
NJP activist Joseph Jordan confronts US Congressman Bill Johnson
During the meeting, Jordan questioned Johnson about the lack of federal response to the disaster and demanded to know why FEMA had not provided assistance. Johnson dismissed Jordan’s concerns and stated that FEMA was not supposed to be involved, as this was not a natural disaster. He also seemingly passed the buck by claiming that the Governor of Ohio, Mike DeWine, would need to declare a state of emergency for any action to be taken. However, Jordan persisted, asking why the federal government couldn’t do more to help the affected community.
Johnson ended the conversation by calling for officers of the Ohio State Highway Patrol to confront Jordan. However, the next day, Johnson apparently changed his stance and led the Ohio U.S. House and U.S. Senate delegation in a letter to FEMA, urging federal assistance for the community of East Palestine.
In the letter, Johnson highlights the severity of the wreckage, the release of toxic chemicals, and the disruption to the lives of local residents. He expresses concern that Ohio apparently does not meet the eligibility threshold for FEMA assistance and calls on FEMA to provide a detailed response as to why the residents of East Palestine do not qualify for assistance. Johnson urges the agency to use any available federal resources to help the suffering residents of the small majority White community.
It also appears that Jordan’s activism has spurred a response from the Republican governor of Ohio, Mike DeWine. On Wednesday morning after the East Palestine Townhall, Governor DeWine took to Twitter to claim that he purportedly asked for federal support and was turned down because a chemical disaster apparently does not cover a traditional FEMA remit.
“I spoke w/ the White House early this morning to address the need for federal help in East Palestine,” said DeWine. “As a result of this conversation, I have requested assistance from the U.S. Dept of Health/Human Services, Health & Emergency Response Team, & CDC to provide direct support.”
The statement, however, does not appear to be the case, as he has yet to make an official request for FEMA assistance in the same manner as a request recently issued by the governor of California in the wake of “atmospheric river systems.” FEMA also has multiple documents (1)(2) outlining their response obligations and guidelines for hazardous materials and chemical-related disasters.
The derailment has caused widespread concern in the local community and the majority White region, with images of rising black mushroom clouds and hellish plumes of fire circulating nationwide on the internet. Johnson and DeWine’s responses to the National Justice Party’s persistent questioning and pro-White advocacy demonstrate the power of grassroots activism in holding institutions accountable and securing much-needed assistance for affected communities.
